Even in the article “Classism as Power”, Henri Zerner states:
The concept of the classical implies the establishment of a norm, of a hierarchy; and what this takes is power. The connotation of class in the social sense in the word "classical" goes a long way back, and is as strong as the original one of the classroom-the classics being the great examples proposed to students. As a suprahistorical concept, then, there is no reason to believe that classicism has any meaning beyond this: the art of authority, authoritative art (34).
Therefore, because The Grand Lodge of Tennessee was built to resemble a Greek temple so that it projects a sense of authority to anyone who passes by. Standing at the base of the building’s massive steps can make a person feel pigeon-sized. The bronze light post in the front of the lodge, which feature lion characteristics, are examples of the intricate detailing that show Neoclassical